Blackbeard
Member
I'm thinking about getting my first (semi-auto) AK wannabe. I've read a lot of the forums and I need some help with the terminology. I hear people mention the countries where they are made (Romanians, Russians, Chinese, Yugos, etc.) and others mention US companies (Armory USA, Century, etc.)
I assume that some US companies sell AKs that were imported legally at some point, and that these are what are referred to by nationality. Are these complete rifles with original parts? Is the receiver imported, or is it imported parts on a US-made receiver? Which companies sell these?
I also assume that other companies make new rifles based on AK specifications. Which companies make these, and are they any good? What is the cost compared to imports?
Thanks for your help.
P.S. What is a WASR-10?
I assume that some US companies sell AKs that were imported legally at some point, and that these are what are referred to by nationality. Are these complete rifles with original parts? Is the receiver imported, or is it imported parts on a US-made receiver? Which companies sell these?
I also assume that other companies make new rifles based on AK specifications. Which companies make these, and are they any good? What is the cost compared to imports?
Thanks for your help.
P.S. What is a WASR-10?